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"I wait for the LORD . . . and in His word do I hope." (Psalm 130:5)
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Ministry Profile
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I would like to share a very uplifting experience since our last newsletter. In a rural area of Liberty, KY we found a truly rare degree of God’s love manifested by the caregivers at Galilean Home Ministries (GHM). This is a rescue haven for abused and handicapped children and homeless infants founded nearly 40 years ago by Sandy and Jerry Tucker.
We entered a GHM campus building which is called the Angel House. Mrs. Stevens, a ministry supervisor and born again Christian, showed us the staff as they attended newborns. She shared that the Born-Free Ministry at the Angel House, takes in babies born to women who are in prison. The ministry also transports these babies nearly 100 miles, every week to visit their mothers in correction facilities throughout the KY area. The selfless response and dedication of these care-givers is extraordinary. Over 400 babies have been nurtured with loving concern since 1995 and the majority of the children have been returned to their biological mothers once they have been released. I marvel at how unique ministries like this must exist.
We also toured property dedicated to dormitories for the Galilean Children’s Home. The Home is a refuge for young people who have been cast aside and for many reasons need someone to care and provide a home for them. We met George, who as a young child, was rejected by his family and placed alone in a chicken coop for weeks-at-a-time. This experience caused him deep emotional and social problems. Now years later George is a fairly well-adjusted adult who readily smiles and likes to initiate communication with others. Although he still exhibits some challenges it is because of a host of caring people reaching out to George that he has personally developed. The teachers and daily chapel speakers at the Galilean Christian Academy, the volunteer staff in the dormitory, even the cooks in the dining hall have made the difference in George’s life.
The Home has salvaged many other lives who have their own distinct stories. Alicia was taken into the home shortly after her birth because she was born with spinal bifida and her parents had given up hope she would live. This summer Alicia was married and both her and husband now work in the ministry. At the age of six, Ena, was brought to the ministry from Central America. Militants had killed Ena’s family and left her with a severely injured arm. Currently due to this supportive ministry Ena is enrolled in her first year at a Bible college in TN.
As I reflect on Sandy and Jerry Tucker who founded this ministry, Jude 22 comes to mind: “And of some have compassion, making a difference”. When the Tuckers were unable to have children of their own they began to provide care for children who had no family support of their own. Since that time they have adopted 32 children, and nearly 1000 children have experienced their unconditional love at the Galilean Home Ministries. Although Mrs. Tucker went to be with their Lord in 2008, Mr. Tucker, now 70, continues on in the ministry as the Home’s patriarch and overseer. His concern for others and his devotion to Jesus Christ press him forward. His resolve is evident as he says: “I plan on continuing…until the Lord calls me Home and says Well Done my good and faithful servant.”
Prayer Request
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Please pray for
*Preparation for Spring Evangelistic Trip—May 15th-June 6th in six churches in IN, PA, NCSee Specific Churches under "Activities"
*Opportunities to reach and encourage others in crisis
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